Andrew Nelis racing

The Flying Childers at Doncaster and the Middle Park at Newmarket are among the options under consideration for Michael Bell's star juvenile The Lir Jet. After being snapped up by Qatar Racing following a runaway victory on his racecourse debut at Yarmouth, the youngster claimed Royal Ascot glory with a narrow verdict over American challenger Golden Pal in the Norfolk Stakes in June...                    Andrew Nelis Racing 

The Lir Jet and Ventura Tormenta both feature in what looks like being a top-class renewal of the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday. Middleham Park Racing have added the Richard Hannon-trained Ventura Tormenta to the Group One feature at a cost of 20,000 euros after his short-head success over The Lir Jet in last month’s Prix Robert Papin. The Michael Bell-trained The Lir Jet had previously beaten Hannon’s charge when winning the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot – on what was Ventura Tormenta’s debut – and is set to be in opposition again at the weekend. Hannon said: “Middleham Park were keen to take the race on because the Morny was already looking over-subscribed. I think this was a good opportunity for the horse to have a crack at a Group One. He has come back from France well and has never looked better. “He has put on weight and the whole experience of France will have done his confidence a lot of good. I think the track at the Curragh will suit him ...

The Lir Jet (9-2) swooped late to collar long-time leader Golden Pal and grab gold in the Norfolk Stakes. Wesley Ward's American raider Golden Pal was smartly away and looked set to make every yard in the Group Two prize under Andrea Atzeni. However, Oisin Murphy was not for giving up on The Lir Jet and his efforts paid dividends in the final half-furlong as the Michael Bell-trained colt just edged in front by a neck...